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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Christmas

    Homemade Peppermint Bark Recipe

    Published: Jan 22, 2025 by Lisa Killian ยท This post may contain affiliate links. Please read myย  disclosure policy.

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    This simple homemade peppermint bark recipe will be a hit at any holiday gathering! White chocolate, chocolate, and peppermint โ€“ the perfect dessert!

    peppermint bark stacked
    This is a favorite treat every Christmas!

    Have you ever thought making peppermint bark was too difficult or you just didnโ€™t know how it was made? Maybe you knew it was melted chocolate but was there something else to it?

    white chocolate peppermint bark on plate
    You can make just white peppermint bark if that what you prefer!

    That was me a few years ago. Then I sat down and figured out how to make it- and you know what?

    Homemade peppermint bark is one of the easiest desserts to make. Ever.

    This peppermint bark recipe is so easy and so delicious!

    making peppermint bark process shots
    This peppermint bark is so easy to make!

    How do you make peppermint bark?

    • Melt chocolate and stir in some peppermint extract
    • Spread onto foil lined baking sheet and let harden for a few minutes
    • Melt white chocolate and gently smooth over the still soft chocolate
    • Sprinkle with crushed peppermint
    • Let harden
    • Done!

    Seriously so simple and so delicious!

    What time of chocolate should you use?

    You can use chocolate chips, chocolate candy melts, or ghirardelli chocolate. 

    Tips for the best peppermint bark

    • Start with adding a little peppermint extract and taste the chocolate before adding more
    • Gently add pour and smooth the melted white chocolate over the chocolate so you don't mix the layers
    • If you add the white chocolate after the chocolate layer has set up too much the layers might separate when cutting.

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    This is some of the best peppermint bark around!

    peppermint bark in pieces on plate
    I love how easy and delicious this recipe is!

    I love that you can even just make white chocolate peppermint bark or chocolate peppermint bark if layering them isnโ€™t your thing.

    How long does homemade peppermint bark last?

    Up to two weeks if stored in an airtight container.

    This peppermint bark is a great homemade gift too!

    peppermint bark in a gift bag
    This is a perfect gift!

    How do you make peppermint bark in the microwave?

    To melt the chocolate (white or regular) turn your microwave to 50% power. Microwave your chocolate in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval. This will only take a few minutes total depending on how much chocolate you are melting.

    Then spread the chocolate in a baking sheet and let harden! Easy as that!

    An easy and delicious Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Recipe!

    peppermint bark cut into squares
    You can cut this into squares or break into irregular shapes!

    The is bark recipe makes a lot! So be prepared to share it or eat it allโ€ฆ Iโ€™m okay with either choice!

    I had to send a lot of it to work with my husband so I wouldnโ€™t eat it all!

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    Don't forget to pin this recipe!

    If you like this recipe, make sure to check out my other holiday desserts! They include my easy sugared cranberries, snowball cupcakes, chocolate truffles, and candy cane cupcakes! Oh, and this pretty and really easy Holiday cake!

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    Homemade Peppermint Bark Recipe

    This simple homemade peppermint bark recipe will be a hit at any holiday gathering! White chocolate, chocolate, and peppermint โ€“ the perfect dessert!
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Author: Lisa Killian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 30 servings

    Ingredients

    • 4 candy canes crushed
    • 1 lbs Ghirardelli white chocolate
    • 1 lb Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate
    • ยฝ - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract*

    Instructions

    • Line a baking sheet with non-stick foil or parchment paper.
    • Turn your microwave to 50% power and microwave your semi-sweet chocolate in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval.
      Melted chocolate
    • When chocolate is fully melted, add in peppermint extract and stir until combined.
      Peppermint extract
    • Pour chocolate onto lined baking sheet and use a rubber spatula/offset spatula to smooth it out into an even layer.
      spreading the chocolate onto a baking sheet
    • Melt white chocolate in the same manner as you melted the semi-sweet chocolate.
      melted white chocolate
    • Then carefully spread white chocolate into an even layer over the semi-sweet being making sure it doesnโ€™t mix with that layer.
      spreading white chocolate over milk chocolate layer
    • Sprinkle with crushed peppermint refrigerate until hardened (at least 30 minutes).
    • Using a sharp knife cut into bite size pieces or break it by hand
      Peppermint bark cut into squares
    • Enjoy!
      peppermint bark in pieces on plate

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    • *I would taste the chocolate as you add peppermint extract so you know when to stop adding extract but be warned if you add too much not only with the flavor be overwhelming but the water in the extract might cause your chocolate to seize and ruin the chocolate.
    • You can make just white chocolate peppermint bark or just semi-sweet chocolate bark- just don't layer the two chocolates
    • If you let the semi-sweet layer sets up too much before adding the white chocolate it might cause the two layers to separate when cutting.ย 
    • You can use chocolate chips, chocolate melts, or ghirardelli chocolate squares

    Nutrition

    Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Mallorie says

      December 04, 2020 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      My Favorite Holiday Treat!

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      • Lisa says

        December 05, 2020 at 4:18 am

        Yay! It's a fav of mine too!

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    2. Alexis says

      February 18, 2019 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was so delicious, definitely making it again!

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      • Lisa says

        February 18, 2019 at 2:26 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks! So glad you like it! It's one of my favorites!

        Reply
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